Drug interactions
Insulin detemir + Sage
Severity: Minor
Insulin detemir and Sage: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sage has shown glucose-lowering activity in animal and small human studies. It could add to the effect of insulin detemir, but the evidence is limited and the clinical impact is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin detemir and Sage have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Sage constituents may have insulin-sensitizing or hypoglycemic effects, which could add to insulin action.
What to do
Ask about herbal use and monitor blood glucose when sage is used regularly in medicinal amounts. Adjust insulin only if hypoglycemia occurs.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Insulin detemir with Sage?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Insulin detemir and Sage have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sage has shown glucose-lowering activity in animal and small human studies. It could add to the effect of insulin detemir, but the evidence is limited and the clinical impact is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin detemir and Sage?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Ask about herbal use and monitor blood glucose when sage is used regularly in medicinal amounts. Adjust insulin only if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Insulin detemir?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin detemir with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Ethanol, Glimepiride-pioglitazone. The full list is on the Insulin detemir page.
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